When the team drew with Schalke at the Allianz Arena, Thomas Muller witnessed a rare sight: Pep Guardiola losing his temper.
“What the hell are you doing out there?”
“Are the tactics I set up before the game so hard to understand?”
“Is your brain full of mashed potatoes?”
“You call this performance competing for the Triple Crown? Even amateurs play better!”
“A bunch of pigs!”
Guardiola kicked a water bottle across the locker room, ...
2024-06-22 11:49:45 +0000 UTC
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"Union Berlin defeated Stuttgart 1-0, and the half-time champion is a newly promoted team!"
In the 80th minute of the away game, Su Luo ruthlessly broke through Stuttgart's defense with a goal!
This grassroots team from East Berlin, newly promoted to the Bundesliga this season, is shining brightly.
After defeating Stuttgart, Union Berlin overtook Bayern Munich with 3 points and won the half-time championship! They became the second team in Bundesliga history, after Hoffen...
2024-06-22 11:45:39 +0000 UTC
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"Su Luo scored twice just after his comeback!"
"Listen to the Weiss Tefalen Stadium—when was it ever this quiet?"
"Su Luo's shooting is still as incredible as ever!"
"Congratulations to Union Berlin for beating Dortmund 2:1 away!"
"The king of the Iron Alliance has returned!"
The German TV 2 commentator, Sauer, was ecstatic.
"The Bundesliga without Su Luo was missing something. Now, with his comeback and two iconic goals, the excitement is back!"
2024-06-21 11:55:07 +0000 UTC
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At the press conference the day before the game, Klopp was reviewing the details with the press officer. It was essential to coordinate and avoid any accidental disclosures.
As they talked, Dortmund assistant coach Kravitz hurried over, looking serious.
"Jurgen, there's trouble."
Klopp joked casually, "What's wrong? That Asian kid is on the list?"
Su Luo’s torn cruciate ligament had been confirmed by the hospital. It wasn’t a smokescreen. Su Luo was expected to...
2024-06-21 11:47:39 +0000 UTC
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"Huh? Su, what are you doing here?"
At the gates of Berghain, it was the busiest time of day. The thumping rhythm from inside the abandoned factory was muffled yet pulsating. A queue of fashionable young men and women waited outside the door.
Ever since Su Luo's first visit, this nightclub had become incredibly popular. Even celebrities like Lady Gaga frequented it. But today, Su Luo's unique style drew even more attention, as he arrived in a wheelchair wearing a hospital gown.<...
2024-06-20 12:25:49 +0000 UTC
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Duan Xuan's commentary seemed to set a high benchmark for Union Berlin. They defeated Borussia 3-1 in the league, followed by a commanding 4-0 victory over Leverkusen and a thrilling 3-2 comeback against Frankfurt. In the cup, they triumphed over Wolfsburg again with a close 3-2 win. Three of these four opponents hold significant stature—second, third, and fourth in the league from last season—making them formidable adversaries alongside Bayern!
Given their consecutive victories, U...
2024-06-20 12:23:13 +0000 UTC
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In the 81st minute, Su Luo's corner kick hit like a bucket of cold water, drenching the heads of the Wolfsburg players. Their defensive counterattacks had effectively frozen all of Union Berlin's assaults! Su Luo's dribbling was thwarted, and Union Berlin's passes were stymied. In the second half, Su Luo barely touched the ball. Who would've expected such a wicked weapon in Su Luo's arsenal—his corner kicks? When did he learn to take them?
Scoring directly from a corner kick wasn't d...
2024-06-20 12:19:58 +0000 UTC
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CCTV does not have the broadcast rights for the German Cup this season, nor do other Internet media. They didn't anticipate a Chinese player, Su Luo, becoming famous, so they didn't negotiate broadcast rights with the German Football Association in advance.
Chinese netizens who want to watch the German Cup must find some external links. Despite the difficulty, many people are determined to watch Su Luo's matches using various Internet tools.
At Su Luo's house, his parents don't ...
2024-06-20 12:15:59 +0000 UTC
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The previous two times Su Luo went out to make breakfast, he felt a bit at a loss. Meeting Josephine was his first time, and he didn't have much experience in his previous life, so he didn’t know how to handle it. Meeting Taylor Swift was mostly a shock. Such a well-known star, and himself? It felt like a dream.
Now, with two experiences—well, more than two—under his belt, Su Luo felt more at ease. Instead of leaving, he reached over and brushed Erica’s blonde hair. Compared to...
2024-06-20 12:07:57 +0000 UTC
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Roger Schmidt is considered a top-level head coach. He excels at aggressive, high-pressure tactics that are full of passion and excitement. Even Guardiola has described his approach as "incredible."
Against Dortmund, Leverkusen managed a clean 2-0 victory. However, despite their beautiful play against Union Berlin, they struggled with their final pass and finishing, resulting in a low goal conversion rate. On the other hand, Union Berlin managed to score twice from just four shots, whi...
2024-06-20 12:03:44 +0000 UTC
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When we talk about the German Cup last season, Su Luo's impact on many teams was undeniable.
For instance, Bayern Munich, who hoped to win the Triple Crown, began to falter in their semi-final against Union Berlin. Similarly, Leverkusen, which had been performing well under coach Sami Hyypia, maintaining a top 3 position in the league, went downhill after their quarter-final defeat to Union Berlin. The unexpected loss to this little-known Bundesliga team severely damaged their morale, ...
2024-06-19 11:56:36 +0000 UTC
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Cologne coach Peter Stöger was on the verge of depression.
If we only look at their record in the first four rounds since their promotion to the Bundesliga, Cologne are doing pretty well.
A 0-0 draw with Hamburg, a 0-0 draw with Borussia, a 0-1 loss to Hannover, and a 2-0 win over Stuttgart:
1 win, 2 draws, and 1 loss, temporarily placing them in the middle and lower reaches of the Bundesliga. At least they’re not in the relegation zone.
For a newly promoted tea...
2024-06-19 11:50:54 +0000 UTC
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As for the fifth star, Su Luo didn't expect to unlock it anytime soon. In a match like the one against Bayern, the progress only increased by about 10%. The phantom remained faint and unclear.
Su Luo calmed himself and rested in the illusion, joining Da Luo and the others in a ring-grabbing game. After playing with the stars for a while, he exited the illusion. Once he recovered, Su Luo felt energized, much to Josephine's astonishment.
Su Luo closed his eyes on the dance floor f...
2024-06-18 11:05:36 +0000 UTC
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When Su Luo rushed to the center circle, he controlled the ball with his chest, deflecting it over Lahm's head. Without pausing, he unleashed a powerful volley.
As the ball rocketed towards the goal from 55 meters away, everyone in the stadium - fans, players, coaches, commentators, and viewers watching the Bundesliga match - collectively held their breath.
"This is too wild... What the hell?" someone exclaimed.
"Can this really go in?"
Even the Iron and Steel Alli...
2024-06-18 10:58:42 +0000 UTC
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"Jack, do you want to play?"
"Huh? How do I play?"
Grealish was still a bit dazed, but he couldn't stop trembling with excitement.
In this game against Bayern, Grealish had been watching from the bench, feeling the immense pressure Bayern Munich exerted. Although Schalke 04 is strong, they don't compare to Bayern.
At 1:3, Grealish was starting to lose hope. Then the coach called him to play.
Grealish could only try to run more and maybe help the team equaliz...
2024-06-17 11:49:02 +0000 UTC
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Playing against strong teams is really enjoyable. Only in top competitions and confrontations can we grow faster. This game against Bayern is worth ten regular league matches.
Of course, there's a challenge when playing against strong teams. Not all teammates are as confident as I am and can gain momentum from tough confrontations. Some, like defender Ejman, struggle under pressure and eventually collapse.
From the slow-motion replay of the penalty in the first half, it’s clea...
2024-06-17 11:40:12 +0000 UTC
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Su Luo realized he was optimistic too early.
He had just been comforting his teammates, saying they were only one goal behind. But before 20 minutes had passed, Union Berlin faced another crisis!
It was Robben again! The old Robben!
Su Luo remembered that after the 2014 World Cup, Robben was supposed to be out for a while. Yet here he was, running faster than the young players!
After taking the lead in the first minute, Bayern Munich maintained possession and kept ...
2024-06-16 11:15:18 +0000 UTC
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Outside the old forest management office, a slender and tall girl stood surrounded by a group of rugged middle-aged workers. If it weren’t for the cute girl wearing a woolen hat chatting and laughing with her, passersby might have called the police.
“Sister, I saw you in the Valentino advertisement... you really are Su Luo’s girlfriend!”
“Yes,” Josephine replied, smiling.
The fair-skinned girl next to her looked like a porcelain doll. If it weren't for her res...
2024-06-16 10:51:46 +0000 UTC
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Most football fans love watching stars dribble past five players in a row or score long-range worldies, exquisite chip shots, and other spectacular goals. Even quick three-second self-passes, high-speed dribbles, and clever overtakes can get fans on their feet.
Then there's a different kind of striker: no speed, no physicality, lacking in technique. Yet, they always find themselves in the perfect position to score goals effortlessly. Jiuye is the quintessential example of such a strike...
2024-06-15 11:21:00 +0000 UTC
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When Su Luo first entered the illusion and "signed in" with a star, he saw only Ronaldo. The second time, after the phantom progress reached 100%, only Harland appeared. Su Luo assumed there would be only one person in each phantom.
But when he looked back at the sound behind him, he was surprised to see two people practicing passing drills.
"Why buy one, get one free?" he wondered aloud.
One of them was younger, with turmeric-colored hair, looking a bit thin. From the wa...
2024-06-15 11:16:48 +0000 UTC
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Speaking of which, Hamburg coach Van Marwijk also studied Su Luo before the game.
The characteristics of this young man are very unpredictable.
Sometimes he falls at the slightest touch, and sometimes defenders can't bring him down no matter how hard they try.
Sometimes his off-the-ball runs resemble a headless chicken's, but he often finds himself in the most dangerous positions at crucial times!
Throughout most of the game, his dribbling skills were quite satisfa...
2024-06-14 13:26:34 +0000 UTC
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"Lord!"
"Lord!"
"Lord!"
On the day of the first round of the Bundesliga, Berlin stayed up all night.
Even in the middle of the night, it seemed as if you could hear the cheers echoing across the city!
This miraculously promoted Union Berlin team is scripting a new legend!
Defeating Schalke 04 3-2 became the biggest upset of this round.
Making their Bundesliga debut, the newly promoted team overthrew the powerful opponents with a strong showing!...
2024-06-14 13:09:27 +0000 UTC
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Fans are an indispensable force in world football. Every team is inspired by their supporters, and they fight for those who cheer them on.
Compared to China's sparse football culture, European clubs, with over a century of development, are deeply integrated into their local communities. Even England's 8th-level amateur teams have their own die-hard fan bases, home stadiums, and fan shops. On game days, thousands of people come to watch.
Yet, few fans are like those of Union Berl...
2024-06-14 12:22:30 +0000 UTC
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East Berlin, Old Forest Administration Stadium.
Union Berlin, wearing their red home jerseys,
Are fiercely battling against Schalke 04, dressed in their white away jerseys.
For some reason, both the TV audience and the commentator, Duan Xuan, feel a strange sense of incongruity.
"Hehehehe, maybe it's because this is the first game in the Bundesliga. The home fans aren't quite used to the Bundesliga atmosphere yet. The stands feel a little dull," Duan Xuan explains ...
2024-06-13 14:47:13 +0000 UTC
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Berlin, Southeast.
Deep Blue's bus wound its way through dense virgin forests, the foliage casting a shadow that darkened the already gloomy autumn evening.
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting peered out the window and shivered involuntarily.
"Where on earth are we? Are we really in Berlin?"
Dutch striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar shrugged helplessly beside him.
"To be honest, I've never been to this ghostly place. Hertha Berlin's home field is more like the Berlin I know."<...
2024-06-13 13:08:18 +0000 UTC
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"...introduce yourself, this is our new player."
"Everyone, be quiet! We have new players joining the team!"
"Training is suspended, the whole team gather to welcome our new teammates..."
As Union Berlin's pre-season training commenced, the players congregated at the training base. Without any internationals involved in the World Cup, there was no need for extended vacations.
The new season hadn't started yet, but the players could already feel the club's tense atm...
2024-06-13 13:00:23 +0000 UTC
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To be honest, Union Berlin coach Neuhaus himself feels that the current lineup of the team does not deserve to stay in the Bundesliga at all.
Leaving aside teams like Cologne and Karlsruhe, even if they play Sandhausen, who are in the relegation zone of the Bundesliga, they will struggle.
If it weren't for the sudden rise of Su Luo, I'm afraid Union Berlin would barely avoid relegation this season.
Isn't it funny to think they can stay in the Bundesliga?
The core m...
2024-06-13 12:57:45 +0000 UTC
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Tuesday morning, May 14th.
The sky in Berlin was gloomy, with light rain pattering.
Su Luo woke up in Josephine's apartment. The cool forest girl had already prepared breakfast. After they finished their meal quietly, Josephine found a neat black suit in the closet and helped Su Luo put it on, fastening his black tie.
"Still as handsome as ever," she said, giving him a light kiss on the cheek.
"Of course, I've always been handsome," he replied.
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2024-06-12 14:12:41 +0000 UTC
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Reflecting on the unforgettable German Cup semi-final,
The memories of Union Berlin fans are still vivid.
No one will ever forget that night at the Allianz Arena!
In the hospital ward, Uncle Hans brought some old friends to visit Mr. Lehmann.
His condition had worsened recently, but now he was stable.
To ease Bud's worries, they began reminiscing about the classic semi-final.
"Remember when Robben scored? We were all devastated."
"Yeah, I thoug...
2024-06-10 12:00:13 +0000 UTC
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"Welcome to 'Today's Game Preview'! I'm your host, Sauer."
"The Second Division is heading into its final match! With just one round left, five teams are competing for promotion spots!"
"Cologne has maintained a stable record and has firmly held the top position."
"Union Berlin, the surprise package of the season, surged to second place in the league. Unfortunately, injuries have disrupted their form."
"Thankfully, Su Luo's consistent brilliance with 32 goals has p...
2024-06-10 11:56:34 +0000 UTC
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